Rizal Boulevard

Rizal Boulevard is a historic seaside promenade in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, stretching along the eastern coastline facing the Bohol Sea and Tanon Strait. Named after national hero Jose Rizal, it is the city's most iconic public waterfront. Lined with acacia trees, lamp posts, restaurants and food stalls, it serves as a central gathering place for leisurely walks, sunset viewing and local street food.

Visitors can expect a wide, paved waterfront promenade extending about one kilometer along the sea, lined with benches, acacia trees and vintage-style lamp posts. The boulevard faces east-southeast with open views of the sea and nearby islands. The area includes open seating areas, food vendors selling tempura and local snacks, restaurants and cafes across the street, and views of historic Silliman Hall. It is an open public space for walking, jogging, and sunset viewing.

Named after Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero. The boulevard was developed during the American colonial period and has long served as Dumaguete's principal waterfront and civic promenade. It is closely associated with the adjacent Silliman University, founded in 1901, whose historic Silliman Hall faces the boulevard.

Serves as the main public gathering and social space for Dumaguete City, often called the City of Gentle People. It is a center for daily leisure, community events, and local food culture, particularly known for its tempura vendors, and is a symbol of the city's relaxed coastal lifestyle.